Abstract:Background
Hyperuricemia has been associated with the development of hypertension, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and represents a well recognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Objectives
To determine ultrasonographic (US) changes suggestive of gouty arthritis in the joints and the hyaline cartilage from hypertensive patients with hyperuricemia asymptomatic for gouty arthritis.
Methods
We performed a cross-sectional, controlled study including US examinations of the first metatarsal-phalan… Show more
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